Craftsman 917.275031 owner manual This Warranty does not cover, Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery

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Maintenance

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Safety

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Product

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Assembly

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Troubleshooting

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Operation

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Repair

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Maintenance Schedule

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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's

manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

•Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

•Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine.

•Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable

debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con- tained in the owner's manual.

•Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami- nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its purchase date.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your

nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Contents SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman ESTATES, IL Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon SatThis Warranty does not cover Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation II. Slope Do notNever carry children. They may fall off IV. ServiceIII. Children Page Capacity Unleaded Product SpecificationsRepair Agreement Repair Agreement is available on thisSeat Washer 17/32 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge 2Flanged PinsSteering Mower Retainer Spdngs Etainer SpringsTo Removetractor from Tools Required for AssemblyHowto SET Upyourtractor Check Battery Unpack CartonInstall Seat Checktire Pressure Install Mower and Drive BeltRetainer Spring Outward pointing Deck pins Loop Up Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts ChecklistCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemATrACHMENT Lift Lever Parking Brake Shift Lever KnowyourtractorLift Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake Control Useyourtractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightHowto To SET Parking BrakeTo Stop Mower Blades To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Operate Mower To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Towing Carts and Other Attach MentsBefore Startingthe Engine Check Engine OIL Level To Start EnginePage Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tie Rod Ball Joints ZerkTires BatteryBrake Operation Operator Presence SystemCheck Transaxle OIL Level BeltsTransaxle Cooling To Change Engine OILTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR ScreenClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningSIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove MowerTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt Removal FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentBoth Front Links Must be Equal Length To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake Sway Bar Bracket Idler PulleyTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- MentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Belt RemovalTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Front Wheel To Start Engine with Aweak BatteryReplacing Battery Rear WheelEngine Preliminary Setting To Adjust Choke ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Engineoil TractorEngine Fuel System CylindersCause Troubleshooting ChartProblem CorrectionAdjust throttle control Clean underside of mower Replace blade. Tighten blade boltLow/uneven tire air pressure Battery will NotNot rotatemechanism Place Throttle controlSchematic TRACTOR-- Model NumberTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.275031 Electrical TRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917,275031 EiectricalTRACTOR-- Model NUMBER917.275031 Chassis and EnclosuresTRACTOR-- Model Number Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONTRACTOR-- Model Number Ground Drive TRACTOR- Model Number Ground Drive TRACTOR-- Model Number Steering Assembly TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275031 Steeringassembly TRACTOR- Model Number Spark Arrester KIT JSeat Assembly TRACTOR.. Model NumberDecals Tractor - Model NumberWheels &TIRES LiFT Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,275031 Mower DeckMower Deck Transaxle KEY Part NO. no XI-7 KEY Part DescriptionBlower Housing and Raffles J KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Not Illustrated=-aiI Kohler ENGINE-MODEL Number CV674, Type NumberNO. NO. Description Crankshaft J Exhaust Fuel System J Crankshaft Fuel System KEY Part Description Page Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Guide1888SU-HOGAR Parapedirsewiciodere800YERMC
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